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(Finance Manager at SWACAA)
I need to convince the board that the banking facilities we are currently using is costly for the company, what key benchmarks I can use. I am writing a paper for the board.
I need to convince the board that the banking facilities we are currently using is costly for the company, what key benchmarks I can use. I am writing a paper for the board.
Anonymous
(VP, Finance)
We are going to evaluate all 3 options and would like to know what the relative plus/minuses are.
(Director of Revenue at Calypso Technology)
How much upfront, how much over time, and for how long into the future.
How much upfront, how much over time, and for how long into the future.
Anonymous
(Controller)
Does your company have a severance policy in place? What is best practice in your industry?
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How do companies protect themselves from their storage provider failing or going out of business. Ask your own questions at Proformative. This question was asked by an attendee during the Proformative webinar “Best in Class Finance: How to Improve Controls, Achieve...
How do companies protect themselves from their storage provider failing or going out of business. Ask your own questions at Proformative. This question was asked by an attendee during the Proformative webinar “Best in Class Finance: How to Improve Controls, Achieve...
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And, does anyone have a good Treasury Cash Management job description? This question was asked by an attendee during the Proformative webinar "Best Practices in Debt Compliance & Case Study" held on March 28, 2013. Join the discussion and add your insights...
And, does anyone have a good Treasury Cash Management job description? This question was asked by an attendee during the Proformative webinar "Best Practices in Debt Compliance & Case Study" held on March 28, 2013. Join the discussion and add your insights...
(CFO at Xpert Exposition Services)
I am setting up a new business entity. What is the most highly integrated pair of accounting software-as-a-service and online banking management platforms? Ideally, all transactions would integrate bilaterally precluding the need for a bank reconciliation. Does...
I am setting up a new business entity. What is the most highly integrated pair of accounting software-as-a-service and online banking management platforms? Ideally, all transactions would integrate bilaterally precluding the need for a bank reconciliation. Does...
(Assistant Manager-A & F at Tibrewala Electricals)
(Chief Financial Officer Consultant at CMD Capital Formation LLC)
(Director of Finance at Anonymous)
Hi- I'm in the process of structuring a maternity leave agreement with a key employee. The spirit of agreement is that the maternity leave payments would be contingent on employee staying with company for 6-12 months after return to service. In terms of...
Hi- I'm in the process of structuring a maternity leave agreement with a key employee. The spirit of agreement is that the maternity leave payments would be contingent on employee staying with company for 6-12 months after return to service. In terms of...
(CFO at Nader Group)
Dear All, I work in the FMCG Distribution industry and I am in the process of setting my SMART Objective/Goals for the coming year. I highly appreciate sharing some ideas with me. Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely Thanks in advance.
Dear All, I work in the FMCG Distribution industry and I am in the process of setting my SMART Objective/Goals for the coming year. I highly appreciate sharing some ideas with me. Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely Thanks in advance.
(CFO at Private)
(COO at BizBash)
Would you hire an HR/talent expert who has excellent experience with a great track record, overwhelming references, a PHR but that only has an Associates degree instead of a Bachelors degree?
Would you hire an HR/talent expert who has excellent experience with a great track record, overwhelming references, a PHR but that only has an Associates degree instead of a Bachelors degree?
Anonymous
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(Treasurer at Private)
(CFO)
I know that electronically delivered software is in most cases exempt from sales tax ( there is a exception in the state of Washington if there is an employee in that state). However, this was based on my work at an enterprise software company a few years back...
I know that electronically delivered software is in most cases exempt from sales tax ( there is a exception in the state of Washington if there is an employee in that state). However, this was based on my work at an enterprise software company a few years back...
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(Director of Finance at CaliCo Design)
It seems that every time we do a bottom-up budget, it a) takes a long time because we get inputs from across our company and have to roll it all up, and b) the bottom-up gets crushed by the top-down because regardless of how the numbers roll up, the CEO or the Board are...
It seems that every time we do a bottom-up budget, it a) takes a long time because we get inputs from across our company and have to roll it all up, and b) the bottom-up gets crushed by the top-down because regardless of how the numbers roll up, the CEO or the Board are...
(Assistant Credit Manager at Broan-Nutone)
I have been asked to change roles within my company to oversee the AR team. I have 13 years progressive experience in finance, but very little exposure to recievables. I have only ever worried about them on a macro level. Now I will be managing a team of 9...
I have been asked to change roles within my company to oversee the AR team. I have 13 years progressive experience in finance, but very little exposure to recievables. I have only ever worried about them on a macro level. Now I will be managing a team of 9...
